Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary: Guided Tour of Exotic and Indigenous Species in Plettenberg Bay
4.5
127 Ratings
Garden Route District Municipality

Experience the world’s first and largest free-roaming primate sanctuary at Monkeyland in Plettenberg Bay. Book a guided tour to see exotic and indigenous species and explore the 12-hectare forest with trained guides.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary - The aim of the sanctuary is to afford these wonderfully intelligent creatures a healthier, more natural life and aims to raise public awareness about primates. Over 550 apes, monkeys and lemurs live at Monkeyland. On arrival in the parking lot you will go through a screening station where we require everyone aged 3…
What's Included
    • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Monkeyland is the world’s first and largest free-roaming primate sanctuary hosting 9 exotic and indigenous species and over 550 primates. At Monkeyland you will go on a 1-hour, guided tour into the 12-hectare forest with one of the trained professional guides. The guides will attempt to find many different species and give the you ample time to take…

Location
Monkeyland
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(127 Ratings)
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Yogayogi
Nov 16, 2024
Excellent, recommended, spacious natural setting. - Hundreds of monkeys roaming free in a very spacious forested reserve. Knowledgeable explanations from the guide during the 1 hour walk around the reserve. Interesting, informative and fun! Regarding the occasional negative review here: We saw no mosquitoes But yes, it's a forest so come prepared. And yes a monkey may try to very quickly snatch for example your glasses. So either don't wear them or keep one hand on them at ALL times. And yes if there are kids on your tour, inevitably they are noisy and will disturb the monkeys. Blame their over-indulgent parents.
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Parkerpies
Nov 4, 2024
An unexpectedly amazing visit - We had not planned to visit Monkeyland but when our whale and dolphin watching safari was cancelled due to poor weather at sea, we found Monkeyland as an alternative and we are so glad we did! We have never been to any animal sanctuary anywhere in the word where you interact so freely with the animals. There are 600 monkeys, lemurs and apes (2 Gibbons) and they are all around you as your guide (ours was Andy, thanks Andy!) takes you through the scantuary and tells you all about the different species. You really get up close and personal with these amazing animals. A truly unique experience and well worth a visit.
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Elizabethk72
Oct 25, 2024
An amazing experience - My husband was reluctant to visit as he’s is not a big fan of zoos. However, what a revelation Monkeyland is. The monkeys and lemurs have all been rescued from private homes, zoos and labs and are able to roam free in a 12 hectare site. Our guide Ralph was informative and knowledgeable. Altogether an experience not to be missed
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550barakl
Oct 6, 2024
Couple - One of the best! The place is amazing for family and couples. Guide are auosome Love it! We will back soon The price is definitely worth it
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Yolandiem2024
Aug 13, 2024
It was a great tour. - Very interesting and informative, we saw a lot of monkeys and even had an encounter with two of the monkeys which really made the trip. I would recommend it to anyone who loves animals or who is curious about animals.
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Sören
Dec 3, 2024
Very nice - Nice with kids. You see a lot of monkeys that are at least half free. The guided tour takes just under 1 hour. You can do that. Completely somewhat expensive
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Dream08946702833
Nov 25, 2024
Fun near Plettenberg - Informative and friendly, our guide was first class - great photo opportunity! Went on to Birds of Eden - another brilliant visit!
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Goldtouch
Oct 6, 2024
Hanging around at Monkeyland - We really enjoyed the monkeyland experience which allows you to see more than 500 monkeys all free roaming and living their best life.
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Uksilenth
Nov 17, 2024
Find somewhere else, where your visit will be appreciated. - Organisations like this depend on the people who come along and pay to visit the attraction: something the receptionists at Monkeyland appear to have either forgotten or never realised. It’s a real shame when the behaviour of staff challenges your wish to give your money to a charity. This was supposed to have been a nice experience but the ignorance and rudeness of the front desk staff soured it. I’d have marked this “excellent” but the reception staff left a bad taste and made it, at best, “average”. Maybe, as a tourist, you’ll find somewhere else, where your visit will be appreciated.
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Marianne
Oct 20, 2024
Monkey sanctionary - Park where monkeys are taken care of ranger provides guided tour and. tells something about the different monkey species. Ranger is enthusiastic and competent. Beautiful walk through the park Very suitable for parents with children. Enough chance to observe the monkeys.
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